We define philanthropy as the giving of resources in an engaged and strategic way for maximum impact and in a tax efficient manner. It can include the giving of money, assets, time, talent, voice and one’s social capital. We believe in the power of philanthropy as a great social connector and the source of many great opportunities.

The Lord Mayor's Appeal that launched last week to help one million people thrive is departing from previous appeals by taking a multi-year approach, supporting three charities over three years rather than an annual partnership.

360Giving, the charity opening up UK grants data, has launched the Quest for Questions Challenge Fund – an open call to the grantmaking sector to share the critical questions it wants open data to answer.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), the ‘foundation-light’ option for philanthropists, are growing apace in the UK according to a new report from Charities Aid Foundation and UK Community Foundations – two major providers of DAFs.

For the second year running, foundation grant-making has reached a record high - hitting £2.9bn.The 12% rise comes on the back of a 5.5% growth in investment income and a 1.9% growth in voluntary income, demonstrating foundations’ ongoing commitment to quickly translating upticks in income into new giving.

The role of philanthropy in building UK civic identity is the topic of a new report from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

Giving: A Sense of Place by CAF Head of Policy Rhodri Davies makes a series of recommendations with the aim of ‘ushering in a new golden age of civic philanthropy’ and ‘making philanthropy a central part of the discussion about the future of the UK’s cities’.

‘A Better World Is Possible’ sounds a tad optimistic in light of the environmental, manmade and political disasters challenging the planet right now. It is the title of a book from businessman, politician and philanthropist David Sainsbury authored by science writer Georgina Ferry. It documents how Lord Sainsbury's philanthropy has indeed impacted the world for the better.

City trader and philanthropist Greg Secker piloted his self-built helicopter over London this month raising £70k to rebuild the Philippine village flattened by the 2013 Haiyan Typhoon.

The money was raised through the donation of brokerage fees from the day’s trading which made traders a 4.4% profit, as well as through the sale of tickets to visit the village when it is officially opened.

If your career lacks purpose there is a path to new meaning with On Purpose, the organisation that offers people paid placements in social organisations. "The Associate Programme is the perfect launch-pad for your purpose-driven career. It is a one year programme that combines paid work with professional and personal development,” says Tom Rippin, CEO of On Purpose.

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City Philanthropy – A Wealth of Opportunity is a three-year project funded by the City of London Corporation's charity City Bridge Trust. It aims to promote more effective philanthropy among City professionals earlier in their careers and position the City of London as a leading global centre for philanthropy. To find out more click here